Bill Straub: Sending out condolences to Hal Rogers, holder of the worst job in Washington
WASHINGTON – It’s long past time to extend condolences to U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, who holds perhaps the worst job…
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NKU Sports Roundup: Norse women’s basketball game with Jacksonville still on
The closing of Northern Kentucky University on Thursday will not affect the women’s basketball game against Jacksonville, which is scheduled…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Veneman headed to WKU; Myers closing in on undefeated career
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands wide receiver Alex Veneman, the leading pass receiver in Kentucky high school football…
Thoroughbred Breeders’ Incentive Fund distributes over $10 million to state owners
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders’ Incentive Fund is distributing more than $10 million in awards, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Sauger fishing best in month of February – if you can stand the cold
The thermometer might say no, but the calendar says yes. Late February is the start of the best fishing of…
Kentucky’s historic 26-0 start still secondary to winning another national title
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Ever. It’s a loaded word. “Ever” signifies something indelible, enduring, unique. It’s the genesis…
Former John Carroll head coach Scafe named to lead Thomas More football program
Regis Scafe will become Thomas More College’s fifth head football coach in program history, school officials announced Tuesday. Scafe has…
U.S. Basketball Writers name Thomas More standout Moss national D-III Player of the Week
Thomas More’s Sydney Moss (St. Albans, W.Va./Boone County) has been named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Player…
Sports Notes: Murray State joins Wildcats in quest for record-setting winning streak
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Much attention has been given to Kentucky’s season-opening 25-game winning streak, a feat that…
Thomas More sharpshooter Moss wins Player of Week accolades from PAC for second straight week
Thomas More College junior guard Sydney Moss (St. Albans, W.Va./Boone County) was named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Women’s Basketball…
NKU’s Bauml named initial baseball Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week
Northern Kentucky University’s Cole Bauml has been named the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week for his performance during…
CovCath’s regional champion swimmer Sheets succeeds through energy, hard work
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter High school swimmers who won events at the Northern Kentucky regional championship meet on…
Towns brings SEC Freshman of Week Award back to UK; Cauley-Stein receives new honor
After a one-week hiatus, Kentucky recaptured the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week award again as Karl-Anthony Towns garnered SEC…
Dixie Heights football standouts Moore, Zajac announce college decisions
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Drew Moore and Luke Zajac, two of the senior leaders on the Dixie Heights…
NKU men top Stetson, equal previous high for Division I wins; Norse women fall
The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team equaled its highest win total in the Division I era with an 82-57…
Cauley-Stein proves he’s tough enough, leads Wildcats to romp over Gamecocks
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Willie Cauley-Stein, dressed in all black clothes and a wide-brimmed black hat after Kentucky…
UK’s Calipari among 12 finalists for induction into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari is on the doorstep of one of the ultimate honors for a basketball coach,…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Weather matters when planning for a ‘glory day’ of fishing
This is the fifth of a series of articles detailing essential outdoor skills to learn before the warm winds of…
Leave it to Coach Cal to try to inject some humor into Wildcats’ run at perfection
Where is Trey? That’s the question that took over Twitter in the state of Kentucky Monday night after head coach…
Former Wildcats playing big roles in NBA All-Star Weekend may be beginning of a trend
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune The NBA marks the mid-point of its regular season with a weekend of events…
Well-intended Kentucky Sportsman of the Year Award could use some modernization
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Last week, Kentucky baseball player AJ Reed was – deservedly – named the Lexington…
ABA’s colorful and memorable Kentucky Colonels once rivaled Wildcats in fan support
By Jamie Vaught Special to NKyTribune When I wrote a recent column about ex-American Basketball Association (and NBA) superstar Dan…